IN the not too far future I am planning on building an air drying station to dry out some yellow pine boards that will have been freshly milled. Would an air dried kiln or solar kiln work better?
If the air dried method is ok, does anyone have any suggestions in regards to the amount of breathable air space between the boards, how high off of a concrete slab would it need to be elevated-the stack of boards, and can anyone advise on a particular method that is better for strapping it down to prevent bowing of lumber.
Most is probably common sense, but I know a lot of everything tends to have a science to it as well. Like when your woodworking buddy comes over to the house and notices your contraption. He then questions, "If you don't mind me asking Chris, Why did you do this like that instead of ....?" --Funny!
Also would I need to seal the boards immediately after being milled, prior to departing the mill or.....? is it really that critical.. It will be very important that I don't wind up with cracked lumber. I cannot have any cracks in this lumber if I can help it. What is a typical drying time for yellow pine 2x4 and 2x6?
Thanks Chris
Thanks for any help. chris
If the air dried method is ok, does anyone have any suggestions in regards to the amount of breathable air space between the boards, how high off of a concrete slab would it need to be elevated-the stack of boards, and can anyone advise on a particular method that is better for strapping it down to prevent bowing of lumber.
Most is probably common sense, but I know a lot of everything tends to have a science to it as well. Like when your woodworking buddy comes over to the house and notices your contraption. He then questions, "If you don't mind me asking Chris, Why did you do this like that instead of ....?" --Funny!
Also would I need to seal the boards immediately after being milled, prior to departing the mill or.....? is it really that critical.. It will be very important that I don't wind up with cracked lumber. I cannot have any cracks in this lumber if I can help it. What is a typical drying time for yellow pine 2x4 and 2x6?
Thanks Chris
Thanks for any help. chris